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Clayton W. Rose, III, CPA

Principal

Location: Columbus (Dublin)
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Clay joined the Rea team in 1992 with the merger of the Columbus, Ohio practice he founded with Lee Beall. He is a native and resident of Dublin, Ohio, where he lives with his wife Lynn and children Abby, Alex and Erin.

Before Rea

Clay holds a Bachelor of Science from The Ohio State University. His past experience includes:

  • National CPA firm: Senior Accountant (6 years)

At Rea

Clay specializes in owner-operated businesses, accounting & related taxes, personal finances and QuickBooks accounting software consulting.

Clay is a team member at the Columbus, Ohio office.

Besides Rea

Clay is active in many professional organizations including:

  • Ohio Society of CPAs
  • American Institute of CPAs

In addition, he is involved in many community organizations:

  • Ohio State University FSR/FO SEMP Alumni society (advisor to the board)
  • Kiwanis Club of Dublin (treasurer)
  • Dublin Convention and Visitors Bureau (board member emeritus)
  • Dublin Irish Festival (committee co-chair)
  • Dublin Community Church (foundation board member)

Clay has been honored with various awards in his career:

  • 1999 Grand Marshall of the 4th of July parade
  • 2001 Ohio State Alumni Society Leader award
  • 2002 Irish Festival "Best of the Fest" volunteer award
  • 2010 Grand Leprechaun (St. Patrick's Day)
  • 2011 Dublin Good Scout Recognition by the Simon Kenton Council of the Boy Scouts of America

Contact

Contact Rose, III, Clayton W. Rose, III
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Clayton W. Rose, III
5775 Perimeter Drive Suite 200
Dublin, OH 43017
P. 614.889.8725
F. 614.889.0159

Inside the Mind Of...

What do your clients get when they work with you that they may not get from other consultants?
I try to understand what lies behind the scenes with my clients and their finances. By understanding non-financial matters, I can provide better advice and service.

Why do you do what you do?
I often joke with clients that numbers are my life, but it's really true. I truly enjoy the one-on-one contact with my clients and cherish my role as trusted advisor to them.

What is the best advice you have ever received?
You can't unmake a first impression.

Just For Fun...

Describe yourself in one word.
Reliable.

If you could have lunch with anyone, living or dead, who would it be?
My grandfather Osborn who I never got to meet.

What was your favorite class in college?
Computer science.

Describe the best vacation you've ever taken.
I spent two weeks at our summer cottage in northern Ontario with my family and parents.

What did you want to be when you grew up?
An architect.

How do you spend April 16?
Playing golf with my wife.

What one thing about you would most people find surprising?
I have a passion for good science fiction.

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